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Extracted from Consolidated Report
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Findings and Recommendations 6 findings
F1
Page 132
Students in Community Schools are high-risk youth and are less likely to be college bound.
No recommendations for this finding
F2
Page 132
State academic requirements are the same for Community School students as for regular school district students.
No recommendations for this finding
F3
Page 132
There is a strong need, and a severe lack of funding, for vocational training in Community Schools.
Related Recommendations (3)
R1
Page 133
The WORK program should be continued and expanded to the next level (specific job skill exposure and training). (Findings 3 and 5)
R2
Page 133
The WORK program should be expanded to the north and south county Community School campuses when funds become available. (Finding 3)
R8
Page 134
This final recommendation requires some imaginative and very creative thinking on the part of COE, but no additional funding. COE should utilize their own existing facilities to create “job training” at Community School sites. (Finding 3)
F4
Page 132
Past communication and collaboration between various agencies in dealing with the Community School population and the need for vocational training was lacking. The roundtable approach to this inquiry has opened new lines of communication and cooperation between various agencies, which can benefit the students in the Community School program.
Related Recommendations (3)
R3
Page 133
COE and Probation should communicate frequently and keep each other informed of problems, progress, and needs of the Community Schools WORK program. Roundtable discussions involving the needs and developments in the Community Schools vocational training efforts should continue on a regular basis. (Finding 4)
R4
Page 133
COE should create a team with PIC to approach private industry to generate additional funding for continuation and expansion of the WORK program. Funding and alternative methods of support for the program can include job shadowing, OJT (On the Job Training), and dedicated financial sponsorship for groups of students. (Finding 4)
R5
Page 133
Probation Department should remain involved in efforts to continue and expand the WORK program and should cooperate with COE where and when possible. (Finding 4)
F5
Page 132
There is a need for adult mentors to help in introducing WORK program students to job experiences. Pg 130 of 252
No recommendations for this finding
F6
Page 133
The County General Services Department has agreed to explore the possibility of cooperation in the WORK program.
No recommendations for this finding
Additional Recommendations 2
These recommendations are not explicitly linked to specific findings.
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R6Page 133COE, Probation, and ROP professionals should work together to develop an approach to the state legislature to propose a pilot program in San Luis Obispo County. The pilot program should be designed to increase the availability of Career Technical Education for Community School students. (Findings 3 & 4) Pg 131 of 252
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R7Page 134The Probation Department should work with the General Services Department to identify and match students with job opportunities in the General Services Department and provide assistance in placing those students. (Finding 5 & 6)